Read the book first, which was a real attention getter. Then watched the original mini-series with David Soul as Ben Mears, and James Mason as Richard K. Straker.
Watched the remake (2004) with Rob Lowe, but it wasn’t as good as the first series. They’re remaking “The Stand” as well.
Do you think they’ll follow the book like the miniseries did so long ago?
King writes amazing novels, is an asshole personally, and most of the movie adaptations are horrible. Carrie and The Shining being two notable examples. I loved “The Stand” enough to visit most of the places in it, but can’t remember if I even knew there was a movie or TV version. Because it sucked or would have. As will the new one. Some books can’t be made into movies, that’s all there is to it.
Guess they feel they need three versions now, like Carrie got
They cannot remake The Stand. It is about good and evil and God and self-sacrifice. Not PC at all. They would have to change so much to make it acceptable. Love the book and enjoyed the mini-series. Won’t watch a new butchered version. Not to mention, I won’t put a nickel in King’s pocket.
I thought both made for TV productions missed the mark. Glad they’re going to try again. Maybe they’ll get it right this time.